MizzouRec

Overview

• MizzouRec is a premier university recreation center at the University of Missouri, functioning as a multifaceted fitness and wellness facility rather than a traditional sauna business. It emphasizes comprehensive recreational experiences through indoor (300,000+ sq ft), aquatic, and outdoor (40+ acres) spaces, including spa-like aquatic areas such as the Tiger Grotto (jungle-themed leisure pool with waterfall, lazy river, vortex pool) and Diving Well hot tub.
• The overall atmosphere is vibrant, inclusive, and student-centered, blending high-energy workouts, competitive sports, relaxation in aquatic zones, and social events in a modern campus environment that promotes physical, mental, and community well-being. With 31,000 student members and 3,000-5,000 daily visitors, it creates a dynamic hub for year-round activity.

Features & Amenities

• Aquatic Facilities:

  • 50m Lap Pool for swimming laps and training
  • Diving Well with dedicated hot tub (open during some closures)
  • Tiger Grotto: Jungle-themed spa-like area featuring waterfall, lazy river, and vortex pool for leisure soaking and fun
  • Bresnahan-Wright Aquatic Classroom

• Fitness & Strength Areas:

  • Cardio Gallery
  • Pump Room and Weight Room for strength training
  • Indoor Track
  • Functional Fitness and Boxing Gym

• Sports & Multi-Use Spaces:

  • North, South, and Brewer Courts for basketball, volleyball, etc.
  • Racquetball and Squash Courts
  • Climbing and Bouldering Wall

• Specialty & Tech Amenities:

  • Mizzou Gaming Lounge: 7,000 sq ft esports area with PC stations, consoles, sofas, and TVs
  • Venture Out tower for adventure climbing
  • Meeting rooms (e.g., Legends Room capacity 40, Skybox capacity 16)

• Outdoor Options:

  • Stankowski Field, Epple Field, Hinkson Fields
  • Sand Volleyball Courts, Rothwell Lawn, MU Rec Trail

• Additional perks: Live facility usage tracker, virtual tour, equipment checkout.

Services

• Fitness Programs: Group classes (yoga, cycle, boxing, dance, cardio/strength via TigerX), personal training, athletic training (zouLIFE by appointment)
• Sports & Competition: Intramural sports, club sports, Mizzou Wheelchair Basketball, esports tournaments (e.g., Marvel Rivals)
• Adventure & Education: Climbing courses, wilderness medicine training
• Events & Rentals: Space rentals (indoor/outdoor/aquatic/meeting), party packages, sponsorship opportunities, MizzouRec Fest, Spring Roar
• Community Support: Student staff scholarships, payroll deductions for giving

Pricing

• Party Packages (2-hour reservations for up to 20-25 guests, includes host, tables, supplies):
  • Leaderboard Lounge (Gaming Lounge): Member $429 / Non-member $459
  • Archery Adventure (South Courts): Member $406 / Non-member $436
  • Sunshine Social (Rothwell Lawn): Member $367 / Non-member $397
  • Splash Safari (Tiger Grotto + party room): Member $429 / Non-member $489
• Memberships: Primarily for students/faculty/staff (details at memberships page); university groups get priority rentals; sponsorship discounts available.
• No general entry pricing listed; focused on members.

Location & Hours

• Location: University of Missouri campus, Columbia, MO (contact 573-884-2443 or jerrod.jackson@missouri.edu for directions).
• Main Facility Hours (last admission 30 min before close):

  Day	Hours
  Mon-Thu	5:30 a.m.–11 p.m.
  Friday	5:30 a.m.–8 p.m.
  Saturday	8 a.m.–8 p.m.
  Sunday	8 a.m.–11 p.m.

• Specialty Hours (vary; check site):
  • Climbing Wall: Mon-Thu 2-11 p.m., Fri-Sun 2-8 p.m.
  • Gaming Lounge: Mon-Fri 4-10 p.m., Sat-Sun 2-8 p.m.
  • Aquatics: Lap Pool ~11 a.m.–10 p.m. weekdays; Tiger Grotto similar with splits.
  • Holidays/closures: TBA; live updates via facility usage page.

Notes

• What makes MizzouRec special: Integrates esports (1,900 Twitch followers) with traditional rec, supports adaptive sports like wheelchair basketball, and offers unique jungle spa vibes in Tiger Grotto/hot tub for relaxation amid fitness focus. Nationally recognized student training/scholarships; massive reach (1.4M annual pageviews); versatile for workouts, events, and parties. Ideal for campus community seeking diverse, high-quality rec—no dedicated sauna, but aquatic leisure fills relaxation niche. Explore via virtual tour or live counts.